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N488 OYF

1995 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

22,633 mi
Last recorded22,633 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1995 Rover 62396,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 OYF
MakeRover
Model623
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 22,633 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 22,607 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2022 22,548 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 22,506 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 22,310 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 21,747 miles

all brake hoses have corroded ferules

long travel on parking brake lever

rear number plate faded

various underbody components are corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2018 21,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all brake hoses have corroded ferules

all tyre have very cracked side walls - advise replacement

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside reverse light inoperative

operation of nearside rear and offside rear door check straps is noisey

rear number plate faded

various underbody components are corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 21,640 miles

all tyres starting to show signs of perishing

rear bumper damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2017 21,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres starting to show signs of perishing

rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,525 miles

front and rear tyres perished - advise replacement soon

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside outer washer jet inoperative

rear brake discs corroded

various body/bumper damage

various underbody components including brake hose ferules and fuel tank are corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,398 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 17 Sep 2015 21,398 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,244 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear seat belts not tested

Fail 26 Sep 2013 21,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 21,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,005 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,830 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General surface corrosion on suspension and brake components on underside of vehicle.

Fail 30 Sep 2010 20,830 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General surface corrosion on suspension and brake components on underside of vehicle.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,549 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,360 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,887 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,165 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 623?

Based on 34,804 MOT tests across 5,475 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
4,621
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
5,475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,216
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,159
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,228
Stop lamp not working 1,886
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N488 OYF is a 1995 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1995 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 96,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 623 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N488 OYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 623 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N488 OYF?

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What year was N488 OYF registered?

N488 OYF is a 1995 Rover 623, first registered on 15 September 1995.

Is N488 OYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N488 OYF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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